fringe benefit
noun
1
: an employment benefit (such as a pension or a paid holiday) granted by an employer that has a monetary value but does not affect basic wage rates
2
: any additional benefit
increased energy is a fringe benefit of regular exercise
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Some companies might stop offering certain or all affected fringe benefits altogether.
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Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 2 Feb. 2025
Here are some fringe benefits, or lifestyle perks, that cater to employee growth and their evolving priorities over time:
• Childcare Support: Subsidies can ease the financial burden of childcare, allowing parents to work as their families grow.
—Alex Shubat, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
According to the latest budget, 37% of AC Transit’s operating expenses go to pensions and other fringe benefits.
—Marc Joffe, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
The City Council earlier this month unanimously approved hiring Broadnax as well as his employment agreement, which outlines the $470,000 base salary and other fringe benefits.
—Ella McCarthy, Austin American-Statesman, 23 Apr. 2024
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Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 2 Feb. 2025
Here are some fringe benefits, or lifestyle perks, that cater to employee growth and their evolving priorities over time:
• Childcare Support: Subsidies can ease the financial burden of childcare, allowing parents to work as their families grow.
—Alex Shubat, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
According to the latest budget, 37% of AC Transit’s operating expenses go to pensions and other fringe benefits.
—Marc Joffe, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
The City Council earlier this month unanimously approved hiring Broadnax as well as his employment agreement, which outlines the $470,000 base salary and other fringe benefits.
—Ella McCarthy, Austin American-Statesman, 23 Apr. 2024
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“Fringe benefit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fringe%20benefit. Accessed 15 Feb. 2025.
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